Looking to take action or stay informed about what’s happening in Washington? This guide helps you contact elected officials, track legislation, and advocate for what matters—all in one place.
Also below are links to ranked guides of advocacy groups in Washington, the Puget Sound area, and the Olympic Peninsula.
🏛️ Washington State Legislature
📍 Structure:
49 state senators (one per district)
98 state representatives (two per district)
🔎 Find Your District (at this link)
📬 Contact Your Legislators:
Leave a message: 📞 1-800-562-6000
🗓️ Legislative Sessions:
Regular: January–April (odd years), January–March (even years)
Special: As needed
📢 Get Involved:
Submit public comments on committee bills
🧑⚖️ Governor and Statewide Elected Officials
To send them emails, use the Contact Form on their websites.
👤 Governor BOB FERGUSON
Leads the state, proposes laws, and manages state agencies.
📞 (360) 902-4111
📢 Join an advisory board or commission
👤 Lieutenant Governor DENNY HECK
Presides over the Senate, chairs economic development initiatives.
📞 (360) 786-7715
📢 Focus: Economic development, higher ed, international trade
👤 Secretary of State STEVE HOBBS
Oversees elections, archives, business filings, and charities.
📞 (360) 902-4150
📢 Involvement:
Watch election security, advocate for voting rights
File public records requests
Verify nonprofits
👤 Attorney General NICK BROWN
Handles consumer protection, civil rights, and public safety.
📞 (360) 753-6200
📢 Involvement:
File complaints (scams, fraud)
Public comments (legal settlements, investigations)
Follow lawsuits on rights, climate, health care
👤 Treasurer MIKE PELLICCIOTTI
Manages state finances, investments, and public debt.
📞 (360) 902-9000
📢 Focus: Sustainable investments, infrastructure funding
👤 Auditor PAT MCCARTHY
Audits government agencies for fraud, waste, and transparency.
📞 (360) 902-0370
📢 Involvement:
Report waste or abuse (confidential tip line)
Read local government/school district audit reports
👤 Commissioner of Public Lands DAVE UPTHEGROVE
Manages state forests, wildfire response, public lands, and conservation.
📞 (360) 902-4111
📢 Involvement:
Comment on land-use plans
Volunteer for wildfire prevention, reforestation
👤 Superintendent of Public Instruction CHRIS REYKDAL
Oversees K-12 public schools.
📞 (360) 725-6000
📢 Involvement:
Join state/local school advisory groups
Advocate for curriculum and funding
👤 Insurance Commissioner PATTY KUDERER
Regulates health, auto, and home insurance companies.
📞 (360) 902-4111
📢 Involvement:
File consumer complaints
Comment on insurance rate proposals
🏘️ Local Government and Advocacy
🔎 Find Local Officials:
📣 Stay Informed and Take Action
Advocacy Groups for Activists
A ranked guide to organizations shaping progressive change across Washington state
A ranked guide to organizations working for conservation, community, and justice on the Peninsula
A ranked guide to organizations promoting environmental justice and equity across the Puget Sound area
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